Monon town, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Monon town is a small community located in Indiana, within White County. The total population is 1,764. It ranks as the 253rd most populous out of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Monon town is 27.6 years. This is 27% lower than the state median of 38.0 years. With 34.4% of the population under 18, Monon town has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Monon town is $52,569. This is 25% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.1%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 66% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $84,600. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Monon town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Monon town is Hispanic or Latino, making up 60.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 37.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (37.1%) is well below the state average of 76.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (60.6% vs 8.4%).

Education

7.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 61.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Monon town, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. For official data, visit data.census.gov.